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Introduced
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act or the DRIVE-Safe Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations to implement an apprenticeship program for licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
AI Summary
This bill, the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act or the DRIVE-Safe Act, directs the Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations to implement an apprenticeship program for licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. The program requires apprentices to complete 120 hours of on-duty time, including 80 hours of driving time, and demonstrate competence in various driving skills. Apprentices must then complete an additional 280 hours of on-duty time, including 160 hours of driving time, and demonstrate further competence in areas like backing, fueling, and trip planning. During the probationary periods, apprentices must drive vehicles with certain safety technologies and be accompanied by an experienced driver. The bill also mandates record-keeping and remediation requirements for apprentices involved in reportable incidents.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (36)
Todd Young (R)*,
Lamar Alexander (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Roy Blunt (R),
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Michael Enzi (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Doug Jones (D),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Angus King (I),
James Lankford (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Jerry Moran (R),
Rand Paul (R),
David Perdue (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Pat Roberts (R),
Mitt Romney (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Pat Toomey (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 02/26/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/569/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s569/BILLS-116s569is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s569/BILLS-116s569is.pdf.pdf |
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